12.6-tonne LPG tanker overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway; gas transfer underway
A 12.6-tonne LPG tanker belonging to Indian Oil Corporation Limited overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat on Tuesday, prompting authorities to close one side of the four-lane highway near Vadodara. The accident occurred around 1 am when the tanker collided with a trailer. While no gas leakage has been detected yet, fire officials are present at the scene, with two fire tenders on standby.
IOCL specialists are working to transfer the highly combustible gas to another tanker before the vehicle can be lifted and removed. The stretch of the expressway, a crucial route, has a daily traffic volume of around 50,000 cars. The authorities are ensuring the safety of the ongoing operation amidst the potential risks associated with the highly flammable gas.
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